Submitted by ___j-b___ t3_yvdqpm in massachusetts
Unique-Public-8594 t1_iwdz207 wrote
Some tips:
AllTrails.
I start every spring with a 500 foot elevation gain hike, then increase in 500 foot increments (a week apart minimum).
Keep in mind a short steep hike is harder than a longer hike that goes as high but not as steeply.
The most important thing to bring with you is a willingness to turn around and give up if there is a problem.
Water is better inside you than in your backpack.
Someone to talk to as you hike makes it go by much faster.
Not all peaks have a view. Most, yes, but not all.
Pack toilet paper in a zip loc bag just in case.
Have fun, OP. It’s great out there.
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